by Ninja Lawns | Jun 19, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Gardening, Hedges, Landscaping, Springtime, Summer, Winter
Gardenias are certainly not a stranger to most of you, being well-loved for their characteristic pungent white blooms, as well as glossy green foliage that stays beautiful all year long. Gardenias are shade-loving plants, but they are also just as productive when...
by Ninja Lawns | Feb 27, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Winter
Winter heath (Erica carnea) is one of our favorites for, you guessed it…winter!! Heathers and heaths belong to the same family of plants (Ericaceae), but their major distinction is that heathers tend to be more hardy in warmer seasons, while some heaths, like...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 23, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Winter
Virginia Sweetspire, or itea virginica, is a spectacular little shrub that delivers massive color and style — however, it is one of the South’s best-kept secrets! Sweetspire comes in 2 main cultivars: “Henry’s Garnet” and “Little...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 20, 2015 | Foundation Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Springtime
Warm weather is coming, and now is the perfect time to be searching for those special and unique plants that will compliment your home or business. Enter…heliotrope! Heliotrope is known for more than just it’s lush foliage and striking violet blooms. As the warm...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 16, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Hedges, Landscaping, Springtime, Summer, Winter
Nandina is not just for summertime! It’s actually a show-stopper in the fall and winter months with it’s bright red and orange leaves that simply glow. Growing up to 10 feet high and 3-5 feet wide, nandina’s evergreen design is similar in structure...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 13, 2015 | Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Springtime
When planning out the bare-bones structure of your garden, remember to consider the plants which will “anchor” the garden, or create a firm background and add weight to the landscape. Some of our favorite garden anchors include plants/varieties such as hydrangea,...
